WHEREAS, Anne Lynam Goddard, president and chief executive officer of ChildFund International, a Richmond-based global nonprofit organization, plans to retire in May 2022; and

WHEREAS, Anne Goddard has led ChildFund International for the past 15 years, overseeing the organization's charity programs in 24 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas; and

WHEREAS, initiatives of ChildFund International during Anne Goddard's tenure have included early childhood education, workforce training, and disaster relief, bringing vital services and aid to families and communities in need; and

WHEREAS, Anne Goddard is the eighth president of ChildFund International, which was formed as the Christian Children's Fund 83 years ago and is, today, one of the largest nonprofits in the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, prior to joining ChildFund International, Anne Goddard served in leadership roles with the Atlanta-based nonprofit CARE advocating for women's rights and as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya; and

WHEREAS, through her confident and able leadership, Anne Goddard has helped ChildFund International fulfill its mission, benefiting countless children and families around the world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Anne Lynam Goddard, president and chief executive officer of ChildFund International, hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Anne Lynam Goddard as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her accomplishments and best wishes for the future.